Senior civil servants to face scrutiny in Hong Kong blaze inquiry

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Jeffie Lam,Emily Hung,Jess MaFebruary 5, 2026 at 01:30 AM

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An independent committee in Hong Kong will conduct open hearings starting in mid-March to investigate the cause of a fire in the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Tai Po that killed 168 people. The hearings, expected to last until May, will involve cross-examining scores of witnesses, including senior civil servants and representatives from various government departments. The committee's first meeting will be held on Thursday to discuss arrangements and the roadmap for the probe. Residents of Wang Fuk Court are hoping the investigation will identify those responsible and hold them accountable. The public will be able to attend most of the sessions.

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